Court Frees Accused TNE's
Charges against the three KU students accused of painting TNE signs around Lawrence Homecoming weekend have been dismissed.
Three to Remain On Suspension
Dean Laurence C. Woodruff said today the suspension against the three accused TNE students will stand. But he left the door open for their readmission.
The dean held a noon press conference at which he distributed a written statement and also commented on the case.
"We want to leave as few scars as possible. The decisions made by the University are subject to review at anytime. This is not a court of law."
The three men who were suspended were told their admission in the future would be based on our conviction of their sincerity to go about their studies in a workmanship-like manner said the dean.
"We think they took part in the vandalism. We are convinced they implicated themselves to the degree they forfeited their right to attend the University," said Dean Woodruff.
Dean Woodruff emphasized the three were only suspended. They can apply for readmission at any time. He said in other cases of vandalism by students, some of them have applied for readmission and received it. He cited three students suspended for participation in the Baker University pantry raid several years ago, who were later admitted to the University.
In regards to TNE traternity Dean Woodruff said:
"Any students belonging to TNE will be suspended, because TNE has impressed upon us their main interest is vandalism. Their theme song is vandalism.
"It is evident by the attitude of TNE that its initiates must commit an act of vandalism. We can take no other attitude than that it is an irresponsible group. The Board of Regents outlawed the fraternity 40 years ago."
(Read Dean Woodruff's statement in full on Page 3.)
John Madden, first-year law student and Robert Elliott, second-year law student, both from Wichita, were released in Police Court yesterday afternoon.
A third student, Milford Johnson, Iola junior, was tried yesterday morning. Charges against him were also dismissed.
Police Judge James Paddock dismissed the charges because of insufficient evidence. He said the city did not present enough evidence to overrule the motion by defense counsel to dismiss the charges.
The three students were temporarily suspended from the University the day they were arrested. Nov. 8, by Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of students. The University made its decision on the basis of reports of the arresting officers.
The students were arrested by campus police at 4:30 a.m., Nov. 8 at 12th and Oread streets, Campus police testified there was a stencil, paint and TNE stickers in the students' car.
In police court yesterday the two campus policemen, Earl Powers and Fred Mussleman, were able to identify only one of the students.
The three students would make no comment about the trial yesterday or their plans for seeking reinstatement to the University.
The suspension was made indefinite Nov. 12, after the students had met with Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of students.
Recount Foreseen In 6th District Race
DORRANCE —(UPI)— A call for a recount of the vote in the tight sixth congressional race appeared imminent today after the Secretary of State's official count showed that Democrat Elmo Mahoney lost to incumbent Wint Smith by only 233 votes.
"We have definite evidence for a recount," Mahoney said at his home in Dorrance today. "We are trying to determine now how much time we have."
Mostly fair this afternoon, tonight and tomorrow. Warmer in the west and south this afternoon and southwest tonight. Low tonight 28 to 38. High tomorrow will be 65 to 70.
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56th Year, No. 50
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Thursday, Nov. 20, 1958
THE CENTER OF ATTRACTION-Both yesterday and on Thanksgiving the turkey will claim central interest. Residents of Oread Hall, winner of the independent division at the first
annual Turkey Day Race, hang onto their prize. They are, from left, Kirby Clark, Dayton Hunter, Jerry Laughlin, Gary Burgess.
Berlin Mayor Warns of War
BERLIN — (UPI) — West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt told a city Parliament meeting today that any Communist attack on the city would start World War III.
West Germans are now faced with the immediate threat of a blockade to force Western recognition of the move.
The Russian embassy told Chancellor Konrad Adenauer in Bonn that Russia would "liquidate the occupation status of Berlin." This was taken here to mean the Soviet proposes to transfer to East Germany the right of control of Western traffic to and from Berlin.
Until now the Russians as well as the West have considered Berlin to be under Big Four administration, with right of access to and from Berlin governed by Big Four rules.
Stunt,2 Accidents Keep Police Busy Past 3 Days
Lawrence and KU police were called to the scene of a fraternity stunt and two accidents involving students within the past three days.
A fire built in front of the Phi Kappa house at 11:55 last night brought the Lawrence Fire Department, Police Department, and the Campus Police.
Upon arrival, officers found the fraternity's pledges putting their heads into a bucket of water, filling their mouths with water and spitting on the fire.
Police warned the fraternity of the danger of a fire at that time of night. The fire department put out the blaze.
An estimated $245 damage resulted to a car driven by Gerald Eugene Gordon, Lawrence sophmore, in a collision with a car driven
by James C. Dwyer, a Lawrence High School student.
Gordon was driving west on 14th Street when his car collided with the Dwyer vehicle, which was entering the street from an alley. Dwyer was cited for failing to yield the right of way.
Jerry J. Halderman, Lawrence senior, was cited for removing a traffic safety control Monday.
Lawrence police officers said his car hit a pedestrian crosswalk sign at 820 Mass, knocking the sign about 150 feet.
Student Panel Says Collegian Has Many Problems
ENERGIZING FOR THE FORUM—Four KU students stock up with Kansas Union food before discussing student problems at the Faculty
Forum yesterday. From left, the students are Wendell Wallace, Raymie Ola Ojikutu, Bob Billings, and Gretchen Engler.
A student panel told the faculty forum yesterday that no one major problem, but a series of problems, face today's college student.
the panel discussed scholastic, social and emotional problems of modern day students. The faculty sampled questions from the floor.
The panel was composed of Bob Billings, Russell senior, former student body president; Gretchen Engler, Hutchinson senior and member of the gifted student program; Rahim Ojidutu, Lagos, Nigeria; senior; and Wendell Wallace, Omaha, Neb., graduate student and dormitory counselor at Carruth-O'Leary Hall.
Miss Engler opened the discussion by saying one of the biggest problems faced by students was the demand for the student's time. She said the students themselves are primarily responsible for this, but it does detract from classes, study and relaxation.
Wallace quoted a 1956-57 student survey that said the greatest concern in college life was study itself. He said the average student does not know good study methods nor how to budget time properly.
Billings commented that he saw problems of social life, outside activities and responsibilities overshadowing studies.
Ojikutu, comparing American schools with European schools.
said the student here carries too much work and does not have the time to learn what he is studying.
Birlings mentioned another problem of today, the feeling of insecurity among many college students. Miss Engler added that students often feel they are not keeping up with the times, particularly with the new emphasis on science in the curriculum.
Wallace commented on the loss of religion in many students' lives. Miss Engler said this is not necessarily unhealthy because most students lose religion only temporarily as a part of reorganizing their values.
On scholastic problem, Billings said that the academic standards are rising, making it harder for the student to acquire passing grades.
Ojikutu attacked the "extreme pressure" exerted by teachers to raise standards. He said that students are required to do too much for the amount of credit given.
Miss Engler commented that the accelerated study program for the gifted student had helped raise grade standards and give prestige to the student who makes high grades.
Ojikutu said:
Many students learn to recite (Continued on Page 3)